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Photos: University fitness center project under way
Skanska USA Building began work in late spring on the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center at the University of Portland, a $23 million fitness center designed by the San Francisco […]
Photos: Fire Station 21 project on schedule
Skanska USA Building is on target for a November completion of Fire Station 21, a new 2-story fire and life safety facility being built on the eastern bank of the […]
$13.5 million Madras High School project wrapping up
Skanska USA Building has nearly completed construction of a 600-seat performing arts center and athletic facility at Madras High School.
Finalists named for potential $35 million project
Two firms remain in the hunt to serve as construction manager-general contractor for the $35 million Beaverton public safety center project, which is subject to voters鈥� approval on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Net-zero commercial buildings still costly
Economic factors are holding back development of more net-zero buildings, industry professionals say.
Mentorships formed to improve workplace safety
The SafeBuild Alliance, an 85-member nonprofit, has created a unique mentorship program in which nine contractors or subcontractors share with nine minority-owned, women-owned or emerging small businesses their methods of facilitating safe workplaces.
Where a building and nature meet
On Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, builders and designers are being challenged to transform an abandoned used car lot into a transit facility that looks like an urban forest.
Contractors are bringing down the noise
Contractors in Portland are finding ways to reduce their noise impact on surrounding residents and businesses.
Portland State University renovations on track
Construction is scheduled to start in summer 2015 on improvements to the School of Business Administration and Viking Pavilion.
Building to suit 21st century students
Firms this month are finishing schematic design for the modernization of Franklin High School in Southeast Portland.
First Place Public Buildings: Columbia Building
SUBMITTED?BY: SKYLAB ARCHITECTURE The city of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services doesn’t just talk the sustainability talk. When it came time for the bureau to build new offices for itself, […]
Modular construction has hurdles
The cost to launch factory-level modular construction operations is inhibiting growth, industry professionals say.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
